Grondmaster has made 25465 posts and is a Dwarf from Glittering Caves and has sailed into the West.
Posted Wednesday 31st December 1969 (07:00pm)

Quenya is the ancient language of the High Elves, used mostly in ceremony during the Third Age of ME; Sindarin is the more common daily usage language of all the Elves, it was developed by the Grey Elves.

Valedhelgwath has made 4242 posts and is an Elf from Rivendell and is not online.
Posted Wednesday 31st December 1969 (07:00pm)

Hi there, Ceocan. Welcome to the site. I hope you find us useful and enjoy yourself here.

In addition to Grondy's answer about Quenya, there is good reason why Sindarin has replaced it as the main elvish language in MiddleEarth. Originally all elves spoke one language which was similar to Quenya. When the Noldor and Vanya went into the West, however, the language developed different dialects between those in the West and those that remained in MiddleEarth. Over time these dialects developed into two distinct languages, Quenya and Sindarin.When the Noldor returned to MiddleEarth they spoke Quenya but when Elwe (Thingol) learned of the Kinslaying at Alqualonde (his kin), he barred anyone from speaking Quenya within his realm. After this time, Quenya became more a language of lore and was not used in public.It is a beautiful language with liquid syllables suited to songs and poetry.

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